Weekly Word: Heins talks Lancet Report

October 29, 2017 jasonspiess 0

After reading the recently published Lancet Report for the first time, I am struck by a few thoughts: The narrative of the study could have been written by any number of environmental groups; the actual statistics tell a different story; and, finally the real story which may very well be […]

Whiting Petroleum names Holly President and CEO

October 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

James J. Volker, 34-Year Veteran of Whiting, to Retire as Chief Executive Officer Whiting Petroleum Corporation announced that Bradley J. Holly has been named President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2017. Mr. Holly previously served as Executive Vice President, […]

Weekly Word: Heins talks Clean Power Plan

October 19, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Weekly Word: Professor Stephen Heins, owner, Word Merchant Professor Stephen Heins shares his thoughts on the Clean Power Plan and how the courts are playing into the regulation.  Heins believes the Clean Power Plan will be deemed unconstitutional. Heins also shares his thoughts on the “real reason” the EPA was […]

Professional speaker Lindquist shares his oil and gas experience

October 18, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Mark J. Lindquist understands the power of timing and networking in North Dakota.  Lindquist shares his experience on how he ended up speaking at the 2016 North Dakota Petroleum Council’s annual meeting. “I didn’t necessarily have a foot in the door with the oil and gas industry,” Lindquist said. “People […]

$1.5M to upgrade water infrastructure in western ND

October 5, 2017 jasonspiess 0

The North Dakota delegation announced that three federal grants totaling over $1.5 million have been awarded to New England, Harvey, and New Town to maintain, rebuild, and upgrade their water infrastructure. “Growing up in small town in rural North Dakota showed me first-hand that when everyone works together, we can […]

Gov Burgum proclaims October Energy Awareness Month

October 4, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Governor Doug Burgum has proclaimed October Energy Awareness Month in North Dakota. This proclamation coincides with a national Energy Awareness campaign promoted by the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). The IOGCC is a multi-state government agency, of which Burgum is a member. The IOGCC advocates for environmentally sound […]